Crime & Safety in Tuscaloosa, AL

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Tuscaloosa has a violent crime rate of 563 per 100,000 residents, 48% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 464.7 per 100,000, robbery at 59.7, rape at 20.2. The murder rate is 18.5 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,752 per 100,000, 40% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,173, burglary at 321, vehicle theft at 254 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 41 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Tuscaloosa receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Tuscaloosa vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent563.1/100K
48% above US avg
Murder18.5/100K
193% above US avg
Rape20.2/100K
Robbery59.7/100K
Assault464.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,752.3/100K
40% above US avg
Burglary320.6/100K
Theft2,173.3/100K
Vehicle Theft253.9/100K
Arson4.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)41

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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